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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1927
Page
3
William A. Radford offers free home building advice. The feature describes a seven room stucco colonial farmhouse design with central hall, two living spaces, large kitchen and washroom, central stairs, and an attic storage, all with stucco exterior and options for frame brick or block construction.
A guide discusses choosing stain versus paint for different siding textures, the aging process known as chalking, and techniques to prepare and apply exterior paint. It covers removing loose paint, softening old layers with benzol, and using two coats with appropriate thinning for durable, weather resistant finishes.
A New York publisher recalls Wells and other socialists abandoning sentimental socialism after Russia’s example. Wells reportedly admitted that socialist prescriptions for world ills proved dangerous, likening them to a dangerous medicine chest with mislabeled cures and poisons.
Ten year old Richard Wesson of Boston camps at BaHoosie Lake. While others argue about flies and worms he uses firecrackers to catch fish. A cracker burst and a pickerel leaped away stunned. Campers held a successful fish fry with pickerel over a foot long.
Turkeys in the Paint Rock area are being branded to deter theft. A local produce dealer has patented an electric needle method for tattooing brands quickly. Turkey raisers are recording their brands with the county clerk.
The Life column notes a seemingly private marriage disclosed by Mabel who confirms the event as a secret and shared the news recently, prompting curiosity about whether the match was kept quiet.
A cautious reflection on dialogue and restraint. It notes that silence often spares regret, while talking too much generates lingering worry. The piece underscores restraint as a prudent stance in social interactions.
Two owls shipped from San Diego to Lord Howe Island in the South Seas aim to wage war on a rat army threatening the island’s 11 inhabitants.
A short fragment hints at a debate over Jack's motive. One line suggests self affection while another questions whether wealth drives him. The text leaves interpretation open between vanity and greed.
A witty quip from The Outlook contrasts a smooth talker with a traffic cop, highlighting that persuasive speech loses force when challenged directly by a law officer.
Caption on fashion and beauty in Capper's Weekly notes a new back polisher trade in London. It describes wart history of polishing neglected skin along the spine for society women and asks what comes next.
A playful exchange teases a romance as a challenged suitor vows to face a dragon to win the girl and learns he must win over her protective father. A second note warns that excessive money can shorten life, blending witty banter with caution.
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